Hybrid Staff Accountant: GAAP & SOX, Insurance

UFG Insurance; Cedar Rapids (IA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

UFG Insurance in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Staff Accountant to support accurate accounting, reporting, and analysis of financial transactions in a GAAP and statutory context. You will assist with month-end closes, prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analyses for multiple entities, while maintaining data integrity across subledgers and reporting systems.

The role emphasizes process improvements, internal controls, and collaboration with operations and IT to modernize

Qualifications

• Principle understanding of GAAP and statutory accounting principles.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to accuracy and detail.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, complex formulas).

Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end and quarter-end close activities including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis for multiple company entities
• Assist with analyzing financial information and preparing detailed reports to support management decision-making
• Identify and raise discrepancies to senior team members for further review
• Maintain organized documentation for all accounting activities and follow department procedures
• Understand fundamental accounting principles and apply them to routine transactions
• Prepare SOX-compliant documentation, ensuring adherence to company policies and internal control requirements
• Assist with audit requests, including internal controls and testing evidence
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at optimizing processes, standardizing reporting, and automating data flow
• Support system enhancements and testing related to financial reporting applications
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including operations and IT to support finance transformation initiatives designed to modernize systems and standardize financial processes
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the financial reporting team and company goals

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Collaboration

Process improvement mindset

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA or progress toward certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

UFG Insurance in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Staff Accountant to support accurate accounting, reporting, and analysis of financial transactions in a GAAP and statutory context. You will assist with month-end closes, prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analyses for multiple entities, while maintaining data integrity across subledgers and reporting systems.

The role emphasizes process improvements, internal controls, and collaboration with operations and IT to modernize